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Another Newbie...recommendations please, Reefer, LTL or Dry Van?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Deonsmom, Oct 21, 2018.

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  1. Oct 28, 2018 #41
    Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Are you still with Estes?
     
    Chinatown, Oct 28, 2018
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  3. Oct 28, 2018 #42
    jungledrums

    jungledrums Heavy Load Member

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    Hey Chinatown! No, I left back in the summer. I'm not working right now because I have a little baby girl now, 2 months old. So I'm at home now.
     
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  4. Oct 28, 2018 #43
    jungledrums

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    @Deonsmom , personally I would recommend getting your Doubles/Triples endorsement and going LTL. I really enjoyed LTL much more than pulling reefer or van, the money is good and there are home everyday openings running back and forth from hub to hub.
     
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  5. Oct 28, 2018 #44
    MACK E-6

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    Welcome back, stranger. :)

    You and your hubby were running for FedEx once upon a time, weren’t you?
     
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  7. Oct 28, 2018 #45
    jungledrums

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    @MACK E-6 , thanks! Yes, we ran for a FedEx Ground contractor for a couple of years out of Chattanooga on a dedicated run to CA and back each week. It was a great gig, the contractor we worked for was a terrific guy.
     
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  8. Nov 9, 2018 #46
    Deonsmom

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    Quick update:
    Orientation at Prime went well and I was assigned to a trainer. Clean truck, respectful and informative person.

    HOWEVER, he lacks patience. He's a Lease operator and a Leo...lol(gotta laugh to keep from crying). Seriously though, he seems to be more concerned with meeting his personal goals than training.

    It's day 6 and I am being pushed to levels I don't feel quite comfortable with yet(mainly mountain driving at certain speeds during the night and rain). I asked if he could let me try mountains during the day until I become more comfortable with them, told him I am terrified and don't want to make a mistake because I panicked. I have explained this to him several times to no avail.

    He wants what he wants and I can't meet his expectations safely. I will not try anymore because It could possibly cause me my life. I have requested another trainer.

    I don't know if they will grant me another trainer or not but I can't continue training like this, I won't
     
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  9. Nov 9, 2018 #47
    Jazz1

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    Take it up with management. LO is only interested in you making him money. In my opinion you should have applied to haul cans. Easier way to get your feet wet.
    Good Luck:D
     
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  10. Nov 9, 2018 #48
    Deonsmom

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    Am I wrong guys? Am I just being a scary cat? He said "he doesn't think this is for me because I'm terrified of the mountains". I know I can do it, I just need some time and someone to understand that. I haven't even done 2,500 miles yet of the 40,000 miles required. I think it's a bit too soon to come up with that assumption.
     
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  11. Nov 9, 2018 #49
    Deonsmom

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    @Jazz1
    I have contacted management, haven't gotten a response yet. Haul cans???
     
    Deonsmom, Nov 9, 2018
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  12. Nov 9, 2018 #50
    Jazz1

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    Chinatown had suggested you apply to company hauling containers(cans). Home daily.
    When you crunch the numbers being home daily is more economical.
     
    Jazz1, Nov 9, 2018
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